Advantage Solutions Ranks No. 18 Globally
Largest Agency Based in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Advantage Solutions Inc.
(NASDAQ: ADV), the leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, has been named the 18
th
largest agency company worldwide in the
Ad Age Agency Report 2026
, which ranks the top 25 global agency companies by revenue. The ranking also makes Advantage Solutions the largest agency headquartered in St. Louis, driven by $1.22 billion in revenue from its marketing and experiential solutions business, including
AMP (Advantage Marketing Partners)
, its full-service marketing agency.
"Advantage Solutions operates across the entire path to purchase, and that full-picture view is what makes our marketing and experiential solutions sharper, smarter, and more effective," said Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions. "We understand what moves consumers because we are present at every moment that matters, from discovery to purchase. That presence is what has grown us into one of the world's largest agencies, and it is what we will continue to deliver for our clients every day."
The Ad Age ranking reflects the collective power of Advantage’s marketing and experiential solutions alongside AMP. Together, they bridge the gap between brand building and retail execution, combining creative, media, and digital strategy with in-store experiential activation. By blending brand storytelling with data-driven commerce capabilities, Advantage Solutions provides clients with a seamless, end-to-end partner that drives growth from the screen to the shelf.
“The lines between brand marketing and commerce have completely vanished,” said Christi Geary, Executive Vice President of Agency at Advantage Solutions and Head of AMP. “Our continued growth and recognition by Ad Age proves that our model works. By unifying breakthrough creative and media with precise retail execution, we don't just build brand love, we convert it into measurable business growth at every single touchpoint.”
In its 82nd year, the Ad Age Agency Report evaluates the state of the agency market with analysis across revenue, employment and industry trends. The 2026 report found that overall U.S. market share of global revenue declined, while Advantage Solutions' marketing and experiential solutions revenue increased 2.6% over the prior year's $1.19 billion. St. Louis-based Advantage Solutions is one of just 11 U.S.-headquartered companies on the list, alongside Omnicom, Deloitte Digital, Stagwell and others.
To learn more about Advantage Solutions marketing and experiential solutions,
visit here.
To learn more about AMP,
visit here.
About Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is the leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, uniquely positioned at the intersection of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers. With its data- and technology-powered services, Advantage leverages its unparalleled insights, expertise and scale to help brands and retailers of all sizes generate demand and get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. Whether it’s creating meaningful moments and experiences in-store and online, optimizing assortment and merchandising, or accelerating e-commerce and digital capabilities, Advantage is the trusted partner that keeps commerce and life moving. Advantage has offices throughout North America and strategic investments and owned operations in select international markets. For more information, please visit
YourADV.com.
About AMP (Advantage Marketing Partners)
AMP is a full-service agency built to connect brand love with buyer behavior across every stage of the customer journey. With expertise spanning Strategy and Intelligence, Creative and Content, Retail and Commerce, Media and Measurement, Digital and Social, and Activation and Amplification, AMP delivers solutions that blend creativity, commerce, and data into one seamless experience. By unifying brand storytelling with shopper conversion, AMP helps clients resonate emotionally and drive measurable business growth. Follow along at
ampagency.com
.
Media Contact:
Katie Russo
501-282-5069
press@youradv.com
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Advantage Solutions Ranked No. 18 Globally in Ad Age Agency Report 2026
Advantage Solutions ranks 18th globally and is the largest agency in St. Louis, driven by $1.22 billion in revenue.
Quiver AI Summary
Advantage Solutions Inc. has been ranked as the 18th largest agency globally in the Ad Age Agency Report 2026, making it the largest agency based in St. Louis, driven by $1.22 billion in revenue from its marketing and experiential solutions. CEO Dave Peacock emphasized the company's comprehensive approach to marketing, which spans the entire consumer journey from discovery to purchase, enabling them to deliver effective solutions to clients. The report highlights the increasing importance of blending brand marketing with retail execution, and Advantage's growth reflects their successful model of integrating creative, media, and digital strategies with in-store experiences. This recognition positions Advantage alongside other major U.S. agencies and underscores their commitment to driving business growth through data-driven and creative marketing strategies.
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FAQ
What is Advantage Solutions' global ranking in the Ad Age Agency Report 2026?
Advantage Solutions is ranked 18th globally in the Ad Age Agency Report 2026.
How much revenue did Advantage Solutions generate?
Advantage Solutions reported $1.22 billion in revenue from its marketing and experiential solutions business.
What makes Advantage Solutions the largest agency in St. Louis?
It is the largest agency headquartered in St. Louis, according to its ranking in the Ad Age Agency Report.
What does AMP stand for in Advantage Solutions?
AMP stands for Advantage Marketing Partners, a full-service marketing agency owned by Advantage Solutions.
How does Advantage Solutions connect marketing with retail execution?
Advantage Solutions blends creative strategies with data-driven retail execution to drive growth for clients.
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$ADV Insider Trading Activity
$ADV insiders have traded $ADV stock on the open market 6 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 6 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
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$ADV Revenue
$ADV had revenues of $869.6M in Q1 2026. This is an increase of 5.82% from the same period in the prior year.
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$ADV Hedge Fund Activity
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Advantage Solutions Ranks No. 18 Globally
Largest Agency Based in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV), the leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, has been named the 18 th largest agency company worldwide in the Ad Age Agency Report 2026 , which ranks the top 25 global agency companies by revenue. The ranking also makes Advantage Solutions the largest agency headquartered in St. Louis, driven by $1.22 billion in revenue from its marketing and experiential solutions business, including AMP (Advantage Marketing Partners) , its full-service marketing agency.
"Advantage Solutions operates across the entire path to purchase, and that full-picture view is what makes our marketing and experiential solutions sharper, smarter, and more effective," said Dave Peacock, CEO of Advantage Solutions. "We understand what moves consumers because we are present at every moment that matters, from discovery to purchase. That presence is what has grown us into one of the world's largest agencies, and it is what we will continue to deliver for our clients every day."
The Ad Age ranking reflects the collective power of Advantage’s marketing and experiential solutions alongside AMP. Together, they bridge the gap between brand building and retail execution, combining creative, media, and digital strategy with in-store experiential activation. By blending brand storytelling with data-driven commerce capabilities, Advantage Solutions provides clients with a seamless, end-to-end partner that drives growth from the screen to the shelf.
“The lines between brand marketing and commerce have completely vanished,” said Christi Geary, Executive Vice President of Agency at Advantage Solutions and Head of AMP. “Our continued growth and recognition by Ad Age proves that our model works. By unifying breakthrough creative and media with precise retail execution, we don't just build brand love, we convert it into measurable business growth at every single touchpoint.”
In its 82nd year, the Ad Age Agency Report evaluates the state of the agency market with analysis across revenue, employment and industry trends. The 2026 report found that overall U.S. market share of global revenue declined, while Advantage Solutions' marketing and experiential solutions revenue increased 2.6% over the prior year's $1.19 billion. St. Louis-based Advantage Solutions is one of just 11 U.S.-headquartered companies on the list, alongside Omnicom, Deloitte Digital, Stagwell and others.
To learn more about Advantage Solutions marketing and experiential solutions, visit here.
To learn more about AMP, visit here.
About Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is the leading omnichannel retail solutions agency in North America, uniquely positioned at the intersection of consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers. With its data- and technology-powered services, Advantage leverages its unparalleled insights, expertise and scale to help brands and retailers of all sizes generate demand and get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. Whether it’s creating meaningful moments and experiences in-store and online, optimizing assortment and merchandising, or accelerating e-commerce and digital capabilities, Advantage is the trusted partner that keeps commerce and life moving. Advantage has offices throughout North America and strategic investments and owned operations in select international markets. For more information, please visit YourADV.com.
About AMP (Advantage Marketing Partners)
AMP is a full-service agency built to connect brand love with buyer behavior across every stage of the customer journey. With expertise spanning Strategy and Intelligence, Creative and Content, Retail and Commerce, Media and Measurement, Digital and Social, and Activation and Amplification, AMP delivers solutions that blend creativity, commerce, and data into one seamless experience. By unifying brand storytelling with shopper conversion, AMP helps clients resonate emotionally and drive measurable business growth. Follow along at ampagency.com .
Media Contact:
Katie Russo
501-282-5069
press@youradv.com
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